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SF Symbol Generator

SF Symbol Generator

Generate custom "static" or "variable" SF Symbols directly from Figma.

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About this plugin

A Figma plugin to generate static or variable SF Symbol SVGs from your Figma icons that can be imported into the SF Symbols App or directly to Xcode as an asset.

Compatible with SF Symbols 5 and up.


Features

- Convert a single Figma icon to an SF Symbol SVG

- Create variable SF Symbols from three icons (Ultra Light, Regular, and Black)

- Simple interface for selecting icons and assigning weights

- Dynamic attribution in SVG exports with plugin name and version

- Compatible with SF Symbols 5 and later versions

- Smart naming based on parent component or frame names

- The icons width will also be respected in the SF Symbol SVG accordingly

- Interactive SVG Preview with path direction visualization


Usage

1. Select one or more icon layers in your Figma document

2. Open the SF Symbol Generator plugin

3. Click "Scan Selected Icons" to detect your selected icons

4. Choose between Static or Variable mode:

- Static: Select one icon from your selection to create an SF Symbol

- Variable: Assign your icons to Ultra Light, Regular, and Black weights

5. Click "Create SF Symbol" to generate your SF Symbol SVG



Plugin Details

Version6
CreatedMarch 27, 2025
Last UpdatedApril 24, 2025
CategoryImport & export plugins
CreatorDustin K
Stats21 installs, 7 likes
PricingFree

Technical Details

  • API:1.0.0
  • UI:build/ui.js
  • main:build/main.js
  • Document Access:dynamic-page
  • Editor Types:
    figma
  • Allowed Domains:
    • none